tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27769810876773011232018-02-18T07:53:32.712-05:00The VermodernistWhere Vermont and Modernism meet.
Eric and Jen started Vermodernist in 2010 after moving to Vermont from NYC. They have since moved on from VT to Chicago, and Devin Colman, a VT-based modernism scholar and aficionado has taken the reigns. Eric Hauserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17503869080120540567noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-34890413563081952332015-03-16T21:56:00.001-04:002015-03-16T21:56:58.263-04:00Green Mountain Modern: Twentieth Century Architecture in Vermont<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What are you doing at noon on May 20? Nothing? Great!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then mark you calendar for the following presentation:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sburlcomlib.com/html/programs.html#BBL" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bVLgGlSlWfs/VQeIF4PGi4I/AAAAAAAAAZE/xLReGCmSxOM/s1600/5-20-15%2BPOSTER%2BGREEN%2BMTN%2BMODERN.jpg" height="640" width="492" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tim lives in Burlington (just down the road from me) and teaches at Norwich University. This is a great chance to learn about some of the great modern buildings sprinkled throughout Vermont.</span></div><br />Devin Colmanhttps://plus.google.com/109274778073429101860noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-67926182318129773772015-02-15T12:46:00.000-05:002015-02-15T12:47:42.281-05:00McLeod Kredell Architects: Moving Toward Architecture for All<div style="text-align: center;">McLeod Kredell Architects, based in Middlebury, is&nbsp;designing&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">some very interesting modernist houses around the state:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sWqmlpfCQtQ/VODVkTfdZfI/AAAAAAAAAYU/z3JxR7cm2Gg/s1600/chipman_hill-1_mka.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sWqmlpfCQtQ/VODVkTfdZfI/AAAAAAAAAYU/z3JxR7cm2Gg/s1600/chipman_hill-1_mka.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chipman Hill House, Middlebury</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KgfcYlxTjtc/VODVkUm4UjI/AAAAAAAAAYM/Auz5coXuTyU/s1600/cornwall-1_mka.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KgfcYlxTjtc/VODVkUm4UjI/AAAAAAAAAYM/Auz5coXuTyU/s1600/cornwall-1_mka.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cornwall House, Cornwall</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e3fKBOMHskM/VODVkqcZdlI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/8Q5WbXo_Bcc/s1600/ffh-1_susan_teare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e3fKBOMHskM/VODVkqcZdlI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/8Q5WbXo_Bcc/s1600/ffh-1_susan_teare.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foote Farm House, Cornwall</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mhroNZfzg90/VODVl-X7IgI/AAAAAAAAAYk/e8eJjNd7FZA/s1600/mka_nph-2_susan_teare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mhroNZfzg90/VODVl-X7IgI/AAAAAAAAAYk/e8eJjNd7FZA/s1600/mka_nph-2_susan_teare.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nature Preserve House, Middlebury</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Partners John McLeod and Stephen Kredell will discuss their work in a lecture at Middelbury College on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Details are <a href="http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/harc/architectural-studies/news#/?i=1" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">To more of their work, visit their website <a href="http://mcleodkredell.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Dwell Magazine profiled the firm in March 2014 - read the article <a href="http://www.dwell.com/profiles/article/mcleod-kredell-locavore-architects-vermont" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></div>Devin Colmanhttps://plus.google.com/109274778073429101860noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-52649523066225373502014-11-08T08:23:00.001-05:002014-11-08T08:23:30.813-05:00Bennington Modernism<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R0kDn26iDwY/VF4YThsCZqI/AAAAAAAAAXs/FCRAk1xCL-g/s1600/Bennington%2BMuseum_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R0kDn26iDwY/VF4YThsCZqI/AAAAAAAAAXs/FCRAk1xCL-g/s1600/Bennington%2BMuseum_1.jpg" height="320" width="265" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #808285; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Earlier this year the <a href="http://www.benningtonmuseum.org/index.html" target="_blank">Bennington Museum</a> opened a new permanent exhibition dedicated to the modernist artists who worked in and around Bennington from the early 1950s through the mid-1970s. Among the artists of national and international stature with local ties were Pat Adams, Willard Boepple, Anthony Caro, Paul Feeley, Helen Frankenthaler, Patricia Johanson, Vincent Longo, Kenneth Noland, Jules Olitski, Dan Shapiro, David Smith and Tony Smith.&nbsp;</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #808285; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #808285; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Has anyone been to see the exhibition? What do you think?</span>Devin Colmanhttps://plus.google.com/109274778073429101860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-46067286227028836152014-10-22T20:10:00.000-04:002014-10-22T20:12:49.628-04:00Searching for True: Lecture by Architect James Cutler, FAIA<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each of the buildings shown here was designed by&nbsp;<a href="http://cutler-anderson.com/" target="_blank">Cutler Anderson Architects</a>.&nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Come hear architect James Cutler discuss his work next week in Burlington!&nbsp;</span><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"></span></span><br /><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; font: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><b><span style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: inherit; font-size: 15px; font: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">WHERE:&nbsp; Burlington City Arts Center</span>,</b> Lorraine B. Good Room (2nd floor), at the heart of Church Street Marketplace in Burlington</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"></span></span><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; font: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: inherit; font-size: 15px; font: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>WHEN:&nbsp; Thursday, October 30, 2014</b></span>&nbsp; (6pm social hour, 7pm lecture)</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; font: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>MORE INFO: </b><a href="http://www.aiavt.org/events/event_details/?tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=189&amp;cHash=96a923fc666450f020dc542c7c050199" target="_blank">AIA Vermont</a></div></span></span><br /><div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vacMA-7q88g/VEhEVy87-0I/AAAAAAAAAXQ/cvetGhyWfxM/s1600/James%2BCutler_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vacMA-7q88g/VEhEVy87-0I/AAAAAAAAAXQ/cvetGhyWfxM/s1600/James%2BCutler_2.jpg" height="202" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spring Creek Ranch, Collierville, TN ~ 2007</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MQo_jDubWxE/VEhE7Py5YoI/AAAAAAAAAXY/j5XP4NJCWKs/s1600/James%2BCutler_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MQo_jDubWxE/VEhE7Py5YoI/AAAAAAAAAXY/j5XP4NJCWKs/s1600/James%2BCutler_3.jpg" height="202" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Grace Episcopal Church, Bainbridge Island, WA ~ 2003</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f51XPeKW5-w/VEhDJn3wQXI/AAAAAAAAAXE/A-s0bFWqTus/s1600/James%2BCutler.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f51XPeKW5-w/VEhDJn3wQXI/AAAAAAAAAXE/A-s0bFWqTus/s1600/James%2BCutler.jpg" height="220" title="Bodega Residence, Bodega Bay, CA ~ 2010" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bodega Residence, Bodega Bay, CA ~ 2010</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span><br /><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div></div></div></div>Devin Colmanhttps://plus.google.com/109274778073429101860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-27211054582393141122014-10-11T10:22:00.001-04:002014-10-11T10:22:47.057-04:00The Love Song of R. Buckminster Fuller The fantastically-named thinker, designer, architect and author R. Buckminster Fuller came up with some of the most intriguing ideas of the 20th century, including the geodesic dome. In fact, in 1979-1980 Fuller was a proponent of building a giant dome over the City of Winooski. Obviously, it was never built but it's fun to read about: <a href="http://academics.smcvt.edu/winooskimills/Winooski%20Redevelopment/newpage1.htm" target="_blank">The Golden Onion Dome</a>.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://hplusmagazine.com/2009/09/30/doomed-dome-future-never-was/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FiXCaI-gPpY/VDk7put-c6I/AAAAAAAAAW0/efim1g23HVY/s1600/winooski-dome-interior-1.jpg" height="170" width="400" /></a></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Rendering by John Anderson of the City of Winooski&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>under "The Golden Onion Dome"</i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div>On <b>October 30, 2014</b>, a performance titled "<a href="http://dev.buckminsterfullerfilm.com/" target="_blank"><b>The Love Song of R. Buckminster Fuller</b></a>" will be staged at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in Burlington. This multi-media "live documentary" is narrated by Sam Green, with live music performed by Yo La Tengo. It promises to be a great evening!</div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><b>Tickets are available through <a href="http://www.flynntix.org/flynn-mainstage/sam-green-yo-la-tengo-the-love-song-of-r-buckminster-fuller/Details?perfNo=11065&amp;perfCodePrefix=FLX15S" target="_blank">FlynnTix</a>. Get yours now!</b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div>Devin Colmanhttps://plus.google.com/109274778073429101860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-36632697747114283832014-09-13T08:10:00.000-04:002014-09-13T08:10:16.279-04:00Vermont Design Week: 9/22 - 9/27<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://designweekvt.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V_R9bGd-Pbo/VBQxhuLklkI/AAAAAAAAAWk/oenIQcq_PLY/s1600/VDW_ANI2.gif" height="211" title="Vermont Design Week" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">he mid-20th century was a great period for modernist graphic design. Paul Rand, Cipe Pineles, Saul Bass, Herbert Matter...learn about their work <a href="http://visualartsdepartment.wordpress.com/midcentury-modern/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See what's going in the design world today during <a href="http://designweekvt.com/" target="_blank">Vermont Design Week</a>. Is anyone participating in the events they have planned?</span></div><div><br /></div>Devin Colmanhttps://plus.google.com/109274778073429101860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-29617680549946888562014-09-07T11:25:00.000-04:002014-09-07T11:26:26.484-04:00You Could Own a Home Designed by D. James Hill!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And who was D. James Hill, you ask? In the 1950s and 1960s, Hill was one of the most creative and progressive architects working in the Burlington area. You can read more about his life and work <a href="http://www.vermontmodern.com/Home/architects-designers/d-james-hil" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">As luck would have it, there are&nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>two</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;houses for sale right now designed by Hill. The first is located in Burlington's New North End, at 170 Ethan Allen Parkway. Built in 1958 for the Richards family, it features a front wall of glass and split-level floor plan. Click the photo below for a link to the real estate listing.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.hickokandboardman.com/real-estate/burlington/170-ethan-allen-parkway/4370136.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sSmynHDM2Hs/VAxzrIkD7uI/AAAAAAAAAWM/SLR28ylQqJo/s1600/170%2BEAP.jpg" height="240" title="170 Ethan Allen Parkway, Burlington" width="320" /></span></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hickokandboardman.com/real-estate/burlington/170-ethan-allen-parkway/4370136.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">170 Ethan Allen Parkway, Burlington, D. James Hill, 1958</span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second one is in South Burlington, at 260 Spear Street. Hill designed it in 1954 for Dr. Louise Raynor, who was a professor of botany at UVM. The house was featured in the <i>Burlington Free Press</i>&nbsp;when it was built, and you can read the article and see a photo of the house taken shortly after construction&nbsp;<a href="http://www.vermontmodern.com/Home/architects-designers/d-james-hil/raynor-house" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;Click the photo below for a link to the real estate listing.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.hickokandboardman.com/real-estate/south-burlington/260-spear-street/4374998.html?search_id=a2f8d5b5ded12bb542cf1618e1750875&amp;sort=date_down&amp;position=3?search_id=a2f8d5b5ded12bb542cf1618e1750875&amp;sort=date_down&amp;position=3" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vw958bAaxKk/VAx2G2GQ-xI/AAAAAAAAAWU/Z9F2Td0aEOA/s1600/260Spear.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></span></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hickokandboardman.com/real-estate/south-burlington/260-spear-street/4374998.html?search_id=a2f8d5b5ded12bb542cf1618e1750875&amp;sort=date_down&amp;position=3?search_id=a2f8d5b5ded12bb542cf1618e1750875&amp;sort=date_down&amp;position=3" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">260 Spear Street, South Burlington, D. James Hill, 1954</span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Devin Colmanhttps://plus.google.com/109274778073429101860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-24239050745911194582014-09-04T21:36:00.000-04:002014-09-04T21:39:11.878-04:00A Quick Introduction...Hi Folks,<br /><br />Thanks for following The Vermodernist! As you probably know, Eric and Jen are moving from Winooski to Chicago at the end of the year. They have graciously handed over The Vermodernist reins to me, to continue what they started.<br /><br />And who am I? I moved to Burlington ten years ago to study historic preservation at the University of Vermont. I am now the State Architectural Historian at the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, with a soft spot for mid-century modern architecture and design. I live in Burlington's south end, in a 1956 ranch house with my wife and two kids.<br /><br />Some of you may know my website - <a href="http://www.vermontmodern.com/">www.vermontmodern.com</a> - which contains a wealth of information about modernist architects and architecture throughout the state. It is constantly being updated, so check in often to see what's new.<br /><br />There is a lot going on in Vermont these days that has roots in the modernist movement, and I'm excited to have The Vermodernist to share current news items, details about special events, and interesting finds with all of you.<br /><br />But enough about me...look for new posts on The Vermodernist soon!<br /><br />Devin<br /><br />Devin Colmanhttps://plus.google.com/109274778073429101860noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-1896609954646907812013-10-10T11:39:00.000-04:002013-10-10T11:39:59.106-04:00This Weekend: Vintage Airstream Trailer Open House in VermontWhen looking at Vermont foliage there's no need to abandon your need for admiring fantastic feats of retro-fabulousness!<br /><br />This Sunday, October 13th from 2-4pm at <a href="http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/branbury.htm" target="_blank">Branbury State Park</a> there will be a <a href="http://www.7dvt.com/vintage-trailer-open-house-car-cruise?filter3=airstream&amp;filter1[date]=2013-10-10&amp;filter1[time]=00%3A00&amp;filter2[date]=2013-10-16&amp;filter2[time]=23%3A59&amp;filter4=%2A%2AALL%2A%2A&amp;filter5=%2A%2AALL%2A%2A&amp;filter0=%2A%2AALL%2A%2A&amp;sdvt-event-simple-search=0&amp;search-view=1" target="_blank">Vintage Airstream Trailer</a> open house.&nbsp; Check out the details <a href="http://www.7dvt.com/vintage-trailer-open-house-car-cruise?filter3=airstream&amp;filter1[date]=2013-10-10&amp;filter1[time]=00%3A00&amp;filter2[date]=2013-10-16&amp;filter2[time]=23%3A59&amp;filter4=%2A%2AALL%2A%2A&amp;filter5=%2A%2AALL%2A%2A&amp;filter0=%2A%2AALL%2A%2A&amp;sdvt-event-simple-search=0&amp;search-view=1" target="_blank">here</a> as they appeared in this week's <a href="http://www.7dvt.com/vintage-trailer-open-house-car-cruise?filter3=airstream&amp;filter1[date]=2013-10-10&amp;filter1[time]=00%3A00&amp;filter2[date]=2013-10-16&amp;filter2[time]=23%3A59&amp;filter4=%2A%2AALL%2A%2A&amp;filter5=%2A%2AALL%2A%2A&amp;filter0=%2A%2AALL%2A%2A&amp;sdvt-event-simple-search=0&amp;search-view=1" target="_blank">Seven Days</a>.&nbsp; Jen LiMarzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02036014014063228490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-64679841284233951852013-10-02T21:22:00.001-04:002013-10-03T11:33:52.398-04:00Head Into Fall - Vermodernist Style<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="height: 574px; margin: 0px auto; width: 525px;"><div style="position: relative;">Despite early October feeling almost&nbsp;as warm as&nbsp;June here in the Green Mountain State, the influx of leaf peepers and changing colors signify these warm temperatures are not to stay.&nbsp; Figuring out what to wear on these warm fall days can be a challenge, but mixing warm weather gear with items to take the chill away will prove to be the winning weather and style combination. <br /><br />Check out some pieces that we love. Some are <a href="http://www.jenericvintage.com/" target="_blank">old</a>, some <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/" target="_blank">new</a>&nbsp;(particularly love the <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/" target="_blank">ModCloth</a> <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/mint-cute-dress?SSAID=256758&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=sas&amp;utm_campaign=256758&amp;utm_content=417942" target="_blank">mint cute dress</a>), and some<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93004633/pin-up-girls-reversible-shoulder-bag?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank"> from Vermont</a> too!<br /><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/head_into_fall_vermodernist_style/set?.embedder=8541640&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=99302629" target="_blank"><img alt="Head Into Fall - Vermodernist Style" border="0" force="1" height="400" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/B3RpYyQNjY24XdBOy7FfzQ/cid/99302629/id/-rET86Er4xGGshG4FIJoxg/size/c600x600.jpg" title="Head Into Fall - Vermodernist Style" width="400" /></a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/head_into_fall_vermodernist_style/set?.embedder=8541640&amp;.svc=blogger&amp;id=99302629" target="_blank">Head Into Fall - Vermodernist Style</a> by <a href="http://theretrognome.polyvore.com/?.embedder=8541640&amp;.svc=blogger" target="_blank">theretrognome</a> </small></div></div>Jen LiMarzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02036014014063228490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-16988815147151755002013-09-05T19:15:00.000-04:002013-09-05T19:15:16.355-04:00When Vintage Won’t Do: Creating a Modern, Retro-Inspired Home Office in Vermont<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For years Eric and I welcomed friends and family into our various apartments and </span><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/jen-erics-retro-150633" style="font-family: Calibri;" target="_blank">current home</a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> and were proud of our space as we pointed out the origins of many of our favorite pieces.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The vintage credenza, old radio turned into a bar cabinet, our lane cedar chest, and our Victrola record player.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Despite the pride we took in much of our home, the one room that always got bypassed or dismissed as a work in progress was our home office.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I work from home full time and Eric runs his </span><a href="http://www.erichauserphotography.com/" style="font-family: Calibri;" target="_blank">wedding photography</a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> business from the space as well.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We spend a lot of time in the space, yet it was always our dirty little secret of design failure.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The space was cluttered with&nbsp;IKEA-by-way-of-Craigslist finds that served to be functional, but did not necessarily mirror our retro style nor fully serve all our storage needs.</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2xAJo29m4g8/UiaHpBWYJNI/AAAAAAAATD0/SKRl4l9a_Es/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2xAJo29m4g8/UiaHpBWYJNI/AAAAAAAATD0/SKRl4l9a_Es/s320/photo.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(note: we had already moved out much of the clutter prior to taking this photo</span></i>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whenever we found ourselves at vintage stores or thumbing through the pages of <a href="http://www.atomic-ranch.com/" target="_blank">Atomic Ranch</a> or vintage home blogs we could never quite put our finger on what we wanted to do with the room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>A modern home office for two with plenty of places to hide dozens of cables is not a design problem that the mid-century modern family or furniture designer of the times had to tackle. </span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We looked at modular systems, idea blogs, and modern solutions that took vintage design into account, but these too had issues.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Many lacked customizable options that would accommodate a petite lady and average heighted man.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our space is also limited as the room also serves as our guest accommodations and the home to our piano.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We contemplated creating something ourselves with <a href="http://www.ikea.com/" target="_blank">IKEA</a>options or other DIY solutions. However, after much searching and truth-telling, we realized that we weren’t sure the “Y” could “DI.” Our largest home improvement project to date was changing out a kitchen faucet and that required four trips to a home store and many “phone a friend” and family member SOS calls. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>The DIY route also wouldn’t necessarily result in a smaller price-tag given the amount of tools and supplies we would need to purchase just to even think of performing such a job. Despite fearing what we might be getting ourselves into, we decided to seek the help of local professionals. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XjtOJvEaN-4/UiaIhALWbiI/AAAAAAAATD8/wOcq2CWnOas/s1600/photo+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XjtOJvEaN-4/UiaIhALWbiI/AAAAAAAATD8/wOcq2CWnOas/s320/photo+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">After using the online IKEA&nbsp; design tool to come up with a basic sketch of what we wanted along with receiving some Formica countertop samples, we turned to South Burlington cabinet maker <a href="http://www.simpsoncabinetry.com/" target="_blank">Simpson Cabinetry</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Naïve to any formal home renovation projects, we went into it thinking it would be just like some 30 minute show on HGTV. Much like everything that appears on a 30 minute HGTV show, this wasn’t exactly the case.</span><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We encountered Wil at <a href="http://www.simpsoncabinetry.com/" target="_blank">Simpson Cabinetry</a>&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> when we stopped by on a random Saturday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Given that the samples of their work&nbsp;appeared to be&nbsp;contemporary, "stereotypically Vermont" kitchens, we weren’t sure if our vision of a two-person retro-inspired home office&nbsp;could be translated into reality. But Wil picked up on our aesthetic quickly and helped put our vision into cabinet-maker vocabulary and sketches as we settled on&nbsp;white painted&nbsp;flat slab cabinets and drawers, topped by a <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_339940-76323-6942-58_0__?productId=3657286" target="_blank">boomerang patterned Formica countertop</a> and <a href="http://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/products/boomerang-pull" target="_blank">chevron/boomerang handles</a>&nbsp;from Rejuvenation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OOE3psnfG1k/UiaJPbUReCI/AAAAAAAATEE/dZDzIUrRFtA/s1600/photo+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OOE3psnfG1k/UiaJPbUReCI/AAAAAAAATEE/dZDzIUrRFtA/s200/photo+2.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NkyKHsYq-vk/UiaJVB9AYdI/AAAAAAAATEM/Cd6y4AtvfMY/s1600/photo+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NkyKHsYq-vk/UiaJVB9AYdI/AAAAAAAATEM/Cd6y4AtvfMY/s200/photo+4.JPG" width="200" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The design process was a relatively straightforward one with us being able to tweak an initial set of drawings allowing for a slightly lower than standard desk height and the maximum amount of storage we could fit. Getting the cabinets actually installed in our home was a bit more slow going as we needed to have a fire alarm box raised in height on our wall and then needed to wait for a time slot to open up in Simpson Cabinetry's busy schedule. </span><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Three months later Wil and Al made numerous trips around the maze of our condo building and did a fantastic job installing our very awesome and very vintage-inspired, but functionally modern home office. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sDzgi24CcJk/UiaKLTqvdzI/AAAAAAAATEk/C-anPapHAIo/s1600/photo+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sDzgi24CcJk/UiaKLTqvdzI/AAAAAAAATEk/C-anPapHAIo/s320/photo+3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The desktop is Formica <a href="http://www.formica.com/en/us/products/laminate-homeowner/details?di=NA_US_LAMHOME_6942" target="_blank">Charcoal Boomerang</a> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">and the <a href="http://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/products/boomerang-pull?utm_source=googlePLAs&amp;utm_medium=pla&amp;utm_term=Boomerang_Drawer_Pull&amp;utm_campaign=Rejuvenation&amp;srccode=cii_17588969&amp;cpncode=30-257823769-2" target="_blank">Boomerang drawer pulls</a> are from Rejuvenation.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; They offer plenty of room for our work stations, electronics, and even provide space to display our <a href="http://www.pez.com/visit_us/" target="_blank">PEZ </a>and Robot collections.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7XaEmbw9NdA/UikP_sb3fEI/AAAAAAAATE0/4XAucCDYP48/s1600/photo+(7).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7XaEmbw9NdA/UikP_sb3fEI/AAAAAAAATE0/4XAucCDYP48/s320/photo+(7).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z96AHNsXtso/UiaKLtCJmbI/AAAAAAAATEo/Zj5CWmnb8NU/s1600/photo+3+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>&nbsp;</div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We’re thrilled with the results and would encourage anyone who is having a similar dilemma to skip the piecemeal approach and wait it out until you can afford to get what you want done properly.</span>Jen LiMarzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02036014014063228490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-60898678067306040042012-10-14T20:53:00.000-04:002012-10-15T21:05:33.229-04:00Day Trippin' via Amtrak in VermontToday is our 5th wedding anniversary. We were looking for something fun, different, and&nbsp;Vermont-centric&nbsp;to do this weekend to celebrate. Ever the fan of nostalgia, Eric suggested that we hop on Amtrak for a day trip somewhere in southern Vermont or Massachusetts. He had admittedly unrealistic romantic notions of dining and enjoying a cocktail in a lovely dining car while the scenery whizzed by. Jen, a long time Amtrak veteran from her college days (where she endured 10+ hour trips back and forth between New York City and Rochester, NY) was quick to disabuse Eric of any such notions. "It'll be late, crowded, and probably will break down along the way, " she told Eric. Thankfully she was wrong.<br /><br />But where to go?<br /><br />A quick search of the Amtrak web site revealed that <a href="http://www.amtrak.com/vermonter-train" target="_blank">The Vermonter</a> traveled daily between St. Albans, VT (one stop north of us) and New York City (and in fact continued on all the way to Washington, DC for any especially brave souls). There are several stops in Vermont, including Waterbury, Montpelier, Randolph, White River Junction (WRJ), and Brattleboro. We'd been to nearby Hanover, NH (where Dartmouth College is) before, but we'd never stopped in neighboring <a href="http://www.whiteriverjunction.org/" target="_blank">WRJ</a>. After some quick research, we decided that it looked like a cool little New England town that could be a lovely place to spend a day in October. WRJ it was! <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">A note for those interested - for a limited time </span><a href="http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?ff=No&amp;c=AM_Content_C&amp;pagename=am%2FLayout&amp;cid=1246042714970" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Amtrak is running a special</span></a><span style="color: black;"> where tickets between any 2 stops in </span><a href="http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?ff=No&amp;c=AM_Content_C&amp;pagename=am%2FLayout&amp;cid=1246042714970" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Vermont are only $12</span></a><span style="color: black;">!</span> </span><br /><br />Unfortunately, there is only one <a href="http://www.amtrak.com/vermonter-train" target="_blank">Vermonter train</a>&nbsp;each way per day.&nbsp;Meaning on Saturday we'd catch the 9am train from Essex Junction, VT&nbsp;southbound arriving in WRJ at 11am and we'd board the&nbsp;return train from WRJ at 6:45pm. We hoped there would be enough to keep us busy.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rr5r_AbNcK4/UHsTV5JhN7I/AAAAAAAAMXw/fPwQIJRtemM/s1600/IMG_2331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rr5r_AbNcK4/UHsTV5JhN7I/AAAAAAAAMXw/fPwQIJRtemM/s1600/IMG_2331.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading south on the Vermonter</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h3>A Step Back in Time</h3>When we stepped off the train in <a href="http://www.whiteriverjunction.org/" target="_blank">WRJ</a> it did have a certain feeling of stepping back in time about 50 or 60 years. The downtown is a relatively compact old school New England sort of town. There are a lot of old buildings with signage from the 50s or earlier. Very few cars (or, in fact, people) were downtown so I would not describe it as bustling by any means. But it was lovely. When an 80 year old driving a 1950s vintage two tone Chevy drove by, we looked at each other and said, "that seems about right."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uEeMGJPm74A/UHsGcYVWnEI/AAAAAAAAMH4/fdyjiBMX7Zc/s1600/300_2822.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uEeMGJPm74A/UHsGcYVWnEI/AAAAAAAAMH4/fdyjiBMX7Zc/s1600/300_2822.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FUyBSg1X5Hw/UHsI5IxE39I/AAAAAAAAMPM/ruY7gFDDT4Y/s1600/IMG_3995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FUyBSg1X5Hw/UHsI5IxE39I/AAAAAAAAMPM/ruY7gFDDT4Y/s1600/IMG_3995.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Jen did a bunch of research before our trip and the destination we were mainly looking forward to was a shop called <a href="http://www.shoptherev.com/" target="_blank">Revolution</a>, a clothing store that specializes in clothes from independent designers from the region as well as a lot of great vintage stuff. It did not disappoint. Jen picked up a cute colorful wrap skirt by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mountainashdesign?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Mountain Ash Design</a>, and Eric found a fantastic vintage, Made in USA dark green tweed blazer, probably from the 1960s. One of the shop&nbsp; owners, Kim, was extremely helpful and friendly and gave us tips of what else to check out in town. We highly recommend checking out Revolution if you're in the area.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9cGdYOW1PoI/UHsJSPPOJzI/AAAAAAAAMQU/Irmeb8dgUd8/s1600/IMG_4005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9cGdYOW1PoI/UHsJSPPOJzI/AAAAAAAAMQU/Irmeb8dgUd8/s1600/IMG_4005.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eric was tempted by this blue tux jacket, but alas, it was not meant to be!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LztAFiF0f9s/UHshPj4O1aI/AAAAAAAAMb4/iR6HxEvJmZ8/s1600/IMG_2366.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LztAFiF0f9s/UHshPj4O1aI/AAAAAAAAMb4/iR6HxEvJmZ8/s1600/IMG_2366.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>&nbsp;After Revolution, we wandered over to a couple of architectural salvage shops. The first was the non-profit <a href="http://www.coverhomerepair.org/" target="_blank">ReCOVER Store</a>&nbsp;whose proceeds help fund the <a href="http://www.coverhomerepair.org/" target="_blank">COVER</a> organization. Their&nbsp;mission is to "build community and foster hope through cooperation and fellowship among all home repair and reuse participants."&nbsp;&nbsp;The shop was filled with reclaimed material - everything from lovely vintage glass light fixture shades, to tile, to flooring, to bed frames, and even kitchen utensil and tools. The second shop we visited was <a href="http://www.vermontsalvage.com/" target="_blank">Vermont Salvage</a> which was bigger and sold only architectural/larger salvaged items.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hzEXDbDOoC0/UHsG2APdmBI/AAAAAAAAMKY/SBy489vPsJI/s1600/300_2855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hzEXDbDOoC0/UHsG2APdmBI/AAAAAAAAMKY/SBy489vPsJI/s1600/300_2855.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2s8BJL-hWYQ/UHsJbF6ZIAI/AAAAAAAAMRA/7aPNJUxYSsY/s1600/IMG_4009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2s8BJL-hWYQ/UHsJbF6ZIAI/AAAAAAAAMRA/7aPNJUxYSsY/s1600/IMG_4009.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6OwOfn7HKSs/UHsJoEXzuLI/AAAAAAAAMRc/61Oc209z_9c/s1600/IMG_4012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6OwOfn7HKSs/UHsJoEXzuLI/AAAAAAAAMRc/61Oc209z_9c/s1600/IMG_4012.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-en5xykqSxPY/UHsJuL-govI/AAAAAAAAMR0/1tYamZuznLE/s1600/IMG_4014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-en5xykqSxPY/UHsJuL-govI/AAAAAAAAMR0/1tYamZuznLE/s1600/IMG_4014.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hYgAmzb90Xs/UHsJ35hUb-I/AAAAAAAAMSc/PePLZpjwak8/s1600/IMG_4018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hYgAmzb90Xs/UHsJ35hUb-I/AAAAAAAAMSc/PePLZpjwak8/s1600/IMG_4018.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Need a claw foot tub to complete you vintage bathroom? Plenty (as well as just the claw feet). Or how about a gigantic wooden mantle, or even a set of pews from a church? Check. Many to choose from. There was a set of cubbies from an elementary school with the children's names written on masking tape still stuck to the wood. There was a huge half-circle window that was probably 100 years old. Doors, desks, lockers, file cabinets, toilets, sinks of all sizes, benches, windows, even old school tall men's room urinals - they had it all. If we lived in a Vermont farm house instead of a 1,065 square foot condo, I could easily see myself going absolutely crazy in a place like that. There was an old EXIT sign that lit up that was only $20 which tempted me and would fit in our condo, but we didn't purchase it. They also have a fair amount of smaller stuff - hinges, switch plates, some pulls, knobs, faucets, etc. - and no other knick-knacks. Everything is strictly architectural/building salvage stuff. If you are in WRJ and enjoy this kind of thing, don't miss this store.<br /><br />Next stop was a visit to the <a href="http://www.cartoonstudies.org/" target="_blank">Center for Cartoon Studies</a>, a school that "offers a two-year course of study that centers on the creation and dissemination of comics, graphic novels and other manifestations of the visual narrative." They have a small gallery/visitor center that was open when we were there. We stopped in and admired some original comic strips they had on display from the 1950s including a few vintage <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_%28comic_strip%29" target="_blank"><i>Nancy</i></a> strips.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a3siuhls68o/UHsJYrTz62I/AAAAAAAAMQw/bJ4nVik6GkM/s1600/IMG_4008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a3siuhls68o/UHsJYrTz62I/AAAAAAAAMQw/bJ4nVik6GkM/s1600/IMG_4008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />It's in a really cool old building with a few really nice vintage signs, including this one from the old Colodny's Surprise Department Store.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wzOOiFSssBM/UHsK5dhuj-I/AAAAAAAAMWs/d0eDCNR1jVg/s1600/IMG_4050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wzOOiFSssBM/UHsK5dhuj-I/AAAAAAAAMWs/d0eDCNR1jVg/s1600/IMG_4050.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the more eclectic stops in WRJ was the <a href="http://www.mainstreetmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Main Street Museum</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-juXqOTobdj4/UHsuPWjceAI/AAAAAAAASXM/XUrPeA5O2GE/s1600/IMG_2363.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-juXqOTobdj4/UHsuPWjceAI/AAAAAAAASXM/XUrPeA5O2GE/s320/IMG_2363.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The museum's Web site describes it as "An eclectic display space for material culture and an experiment in a new taxonomy. Originally thought of as an "alternative" museum, the museum's present form and activities resemble the 18th and 19th century "cabinet of curiosities" and point to an interest in the historic roots of museums and museology."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j0GqFMNdhRg/UHtGkhFKrrI/AAAAAAAASXc/-rN8gGvr9T0/s1600/IMG_4033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j0GqFMNdhRg/UHtGkhFKrrI/AAAAAAAASXc/-rN8gGvr9T0/s320/IMG_4033.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Personally, we thought&nbsp;the museum was&nbsp;akin to taking a brief peek into the mind of someone like&nbsp;<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Waters_(filmmaker)" target="_blank">John Waters</a>.&nbsp; The museum contained everything from taxidermied animals to a rubber doll leg and a large image of a salad all with intriguing descriptions.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zJGxpB7bwlE/UHtGzr9bzCI/AAAAAAAASXo/RTn2KX20P7U/s1600/IMG_4029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zJGxpB7bwlE/UHtGzr9bzCI/AAAAAAAASXo/RTn2KX20P7U/s320/IMG_4029.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gCpRwW5u7Bk/UHtHaUNGhuI/AAAAAAAASXw/jwYSN3z5qPg/s1600/IMG_2361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gCpRwW5u7Bk/UHtHaUNGhuI/AAAAAAAASXw/jwYSN3z5qPg/s320/IMG_2361.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Part freakshow, part get your freak on, this was definitely a great stop on our trip!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With some time to kill prior to our train we grabbed a cup of coffee at the <a href="http://www.tuckerboxvermont.com/" target="_blank">Tuckerbox Cafe</a>, which provided a nice end of the day shot of caffeine and place to rest our feet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The bulk of the shops in town closed at 5pm on Saturday, which left us with an awkward hour and a half to kill prior to hopping the train back north.&nbsp; We headed to the Food Co-Op to purchase some provisions for our train ride to avoid dining on a dinner of Amtrak snacks.&nbsp; </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All-in-all a lovely retro-fabulous day in Vermont, and proof that there is always something to explore in the Green Mountain State!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Eric Hauserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17503869080120540567noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-86991436491421484112012-10-06T15:02:00.001-04:002012-10-06T15:02:16.584-04:00The Film "Coast Modern" Comes to the East Coast<span style="font-family: inherit;">The folks of Burlington's </span><a href="http://merrilltheatres.net/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Merrill's Roxy Cinema</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> were kind enough to alert us of an event they'll be hosting in the coming weeks. The film </span><a href="http://coastmodernfilm.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Coast Modern</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> will open at the</span><a href="http://merrilltheatres.net/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Roxy</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> starting on October 18th. In addition,&nbsp;on Sunday October</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">&nbsp;21st&nbsp;there will be&nbsp;a Q&amp;A&nbsp;session with the film's directors <span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://coastmodernfilm.com/filmmakers/" target="_blank">Mike Bernard and Gavin Froome</a></span></span><span style="color: black;">&nbsp;for both the 3pm and 6:15pm showings.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/n3zIjf1S5Fs?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">From the film's Web site:</span></strong> </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Coast Modern is an independent documentary by directors Mike Bernard and Gavin Froome. Travelling along the Pacific North West coastline from LA to Vancouver, the film showcases the pioneers of West Coast Modernist Architecture, and the homes that have become their legacies. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">This relaxed journey takes us across three generations of Modernist architecture, all finding beauty in their own times, and all taking us back to the basics of true living – a sense of place, light, and a deep connection to the earth. Interviewed in Coast Modern are some of the most respected names in architecture, including James Steele, Barbara Lamprecht, Ray Kappe, Hernik Bull, Pierluigi Serraino, Michael Folonis, Dion Neutra, Douglas Coupland, John Cava, Barbara Bestor and legendary photographer Julius Shulman."</span><br /><br />Hope to see you there!Jen LiMarzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02036014014063228490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-36916237697779080092012-09-27T20:27:00.004-04:002012-09-27T20:27:51.675-04:00Palm Springs - Modernism Week 2013!We can't think of a better way to spend a week in February than heading to Palm Springs, CA for their annual <a href="https://modernismweek.com/" target="_blank">Modernism Week</a>. The week is full of 75-degree sunny weather, as well as thousands of enthusiasts of midcentury modern and retro design, architecture, and culture hanging out in Palm Springs, taking in the sights, going to cocktail parties, art openings, and exhibits and talks about architecture and design from the middle of the 20th century. In 2013, Modernism Week runs from February 14-24, 2013. Heading west? Let us know!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5219/5498494032_e2293433d5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5219/5498494032_e2293433d5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5174/5498493938_54fd22530b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5174/5498493938_54fd22530b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />As it turns out, the good folks who are running the PR for Modernism Week contacted Eric recently about featuring some of his <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nomad73/sets/72157631615812173/" target="_blank">photos from our 2011 trip to Palm Springs</a> on their blog. <a href="http://blog.modernismweek.com/2012/09/27/foto-find-eric-hauser-aka-the-vermodernist/" target="_blank">Check out the post</a>! Are you on Instagram? Follow Eric (@erichauser)! He will be Instagrammin' away while we're in Palm Springs.Eric Hauserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17503869080120540567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-23636667970828526902012-09-11T11:55:00.001-04:002012-09-11T20:48:35.704-04:00Finding the Bright Spots in the Darkening MonthsAs the days get shorter and nights get longer Vermodernists&nbsp;must brace themselves for a New England&nbsp;season of leaf peepers, sleeping bag coats, and pumpkin spiced-everything.&nbsp; However, &nbsp;this fall there are several events and activities popping up that will allow mods and retro-appreciators to come out of their holes far sooner than Groundhog's Day when one hopes to&nbsp;look out and see the shadow of a Fred Perry logo. Here are just a few in the coming weeks:<br /><br /><b><u>Calling all DJs</u></b><br /><br />For the Burlington-area music fan who all too often utters the phrase "there's nothing on the radio here" now's your chance to change that.&nbsp; On <a href="http://wruv.org/#item-n182" target="_blank">Sunday, September 16th at 5:30 pm WRUV</a> - the radio voice of UVM - is holding their fall <a href="http://wruv.org/#item-n182" target="_blank">DJ training session</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://wruv.org/#item-n182" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-54eU3aXY0Sg/UE9dzLwN-lI/AAAAAAAASW8/8KQmfLDA0kk/s320/DJ_Training.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Put that collection of mod favorites together and let the world (or at least the local listening area) hear it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><u><a href="http://www.docomomo-us.org/" target="_blank">Docomomo Tour Day</a></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The word <a href="http://docomomo-us.org/about" target="_blank">Docomomo</a> sounds more like the name of a&nbsp;chic Sushi&nbsp;restaurant than an international organization, but <a href="http://docomomo-us.org/about" target="_blank">Docomomo</a> stands for the <b>do</b>cumentation and <b>co</b>nservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the <b>mo</b>dern <b>mo</b>vement.&nbsp; The US chapter is holding their annual <a href="http://docomomo-us.org/events/tour_day_launch_2012" target="_blank">Tour day</a> on October 6th throughout the country.&nbsp; </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://docomomo-us.org/events/tour_day_launch_2012" target="_blank"><img alt="Tour Day 2012" class="imagecache imagecache-non-scale" height="274" src="http://docomomo-us.org/files/imagecache/non-scale/TD_Logo2012_400_2.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While there are no tour sites in Vermont this year, <a href="http://www.docomomo-us.org/tour_day_2012/massachusetts" target="_blank">New England</a> is definitely represented. Given it's a long weekend for some, this may be just the event to inspire some regional mod travel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><u><a href="http://www.flynntix.org/Productions/Details.aspx?perfNo=8503&amp;perfCodePrefix=HGP13M" target="_blank">Morrissey</a></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On <a href="http://www.flynntix.org/Productions/Details.aspx?perfNo=8503&amp;perfCodePrefix=HGP13M" target="_blank">Tuesday, October 16th Morrissey</a> is slated to&nbsp;perform in the Green Mountain State at the <a href="http://www.flynntix.org/Productions/Details.aspx?perfNo=8503&amp;perfCodePrefix=HGP13M" target="_blank">Flynn Mainstag</a><a href="http://www.flynntix.org/Productions/Details.aspx?perfNo=8503&amp;perfCodePrefix=HGP13M" target="_blank">e</a>.&nbsp;We use the term "slated" because for as many times&nbsp;as we've actually seen the Mozzer, we've had tickets to&nbsp;shows cancelled last minute.&nbsp; But fingers crossed that the man, myth, and legend who has defied classification will actually grace us with his presence!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/LRL03nT3Lj8?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While these events are&nbsp;just a&nbsp;sampling of what's to come in the cooling months, Autumn in New England seems to be shaping up nicely. As always, if you know of any events that may be of interest to Vermodernists please feel free to contact us and let us know!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">﻿</div>&nbsp; <span id="goog_1555706258"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1555706259"></span>Jen LiMarzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02036014014063228490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-54023841216432830732012-08-12T22:48:00.000-04:002012-08-12T22:48:28.490-04:00Mods vs. Rockers: A False Dichotomy...Here's a chance for anyone with any sort of vintage/retro/rockabilly, and yes /mod sensibilities to join like-minded folks for a weekend filled with music, dancing, tiki drinks, and 1950s nostalgia. The <a href="http://www.rockabillyjam.com/" target="_blank">Red Hot and Blue Rockabilly Weekender</a> is happening again this year up in Montreal from August 30 to September 2, 2012. This year features a <a href="http://www.rockabillyjam.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=2&amp;Itemid=2" target="_blank">great lineup of bands</a> including Toronto's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Royal-Crowns/136165963128704" target="_blank">The Royal Crowns</a> and Boston's <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theragingteens" target="_blank">The Raging Teens</a>, a jive dance contest, burlesque performances, an antique car show, and Hawaiian happy hour.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/fh8WuwBpAoc?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br /><br />I know, I know - the mods fought against the rockers on the beaches of Brighton in the 1960s. Bollocks. Mods didn't want to get their suits dirty. Ok, maybe there were skirmishes here and there that were sensationalized by the press. I don't care about any of that. Fact is, there's been more Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry emanating from my iPod lately (I know, oh, the irony! an iPod used to play old music! Sue me) than anything mod-related. I don't care - I love it all - from Fred Astaire to Ray Davies to Chuck Berry to the Who to Elvis to Cock Sparrer to the Jam to Little Willie John. It's all great stuff, and I don't label myself. And, living in Vermont, I will take what I can get when it comes to anything with a retro/vintage spin that doesn't remotely involve fleece, clogs, or Phish. <br /><br />So Montreal, here we come - again. Are you going to be there too? If so, get in touch!Eric Hauserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17503869080120540567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-16162313957561606762012-08-01T20:41:00.000-04:002012-08-01T20:48:34.060-04:00A Quadrophenic RevivalThe Who's seminal <i>Quadrophenia</i> double album, released in 1973, is about to turn 40 years old. Leading up to this anniversary, the album and film are enjoying a bit of a revival.<br /><br /><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Quadrophenia--Directors-Super-Deluxe-Edition/dp/B005D9B26E/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1343863116&amp;sr=8-9&amp;keywords=quadrophenia" target="_blank">Quadrophenia - The Director's Cut (Super Deluxe Edition)</a> </i>was released late last year. This edition includes 6 discs that include previously unreleased demos, a hardcover book, as well as never-before-seen notes, photos and other memorabilia about the making of the album.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ApRi8UF0YUE/UBnMCDiDPGI/AAAAAAAAKeg/OkmKFdohpWk/s1600/Photo1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ApRi8UF0YUE/UBnMCDiDPGI/AAAAAAAAKeg/OkmKFdohpWk/s400/Photo1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />On August 28, 2012 a new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Quadrophenia-Criterion-Collection-Phil-Daniels/dp/B0083V2W6I/" target="_blank">Criterion Collection (in both Bluray and standard DVD) special edition</a> of the film will be released in the US. The DVDs will include a bunch of extras including a new high-definition digital restoration of the uncut version, new audio commentary featuring director Franc Roddam and Tufano, an interview with Bill Curbishley, the film's coproducer and the Who's co-manager and a bunch of other goodies. <br /><div class="content"><br /></div><div class="content">Unfortunately we're a little late to the punch with this next item, but on July 24, 2012, a documentary about the making of <i>Quadrophenia</i>, entitled "The Who: Quadrophenia - Can You See the Real Me?" was released in the US. This 90 minute film features behind the scenes archival footage, interviews, etc. It's playing tonight up in Canada, and I know a <a href="http://parkaavenue.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">certain contingent of Canadian mods</a> will be in attendance, suited and booted! You can read <a href="http://anorakthing.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-who-quadrophenia-can-you-see-real.html" target="_blank">Wilt's review of the film</a>, over on his blog, <a href="http://anorakthing.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Anorak Thing</a>.</div><div class="content"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/6KzD1G4Lyl8?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><div class="content"><br /></div><br />All of these little tidbits are leading up to the Who's<a href="http://thewho.com/tour/" target="_blank"> upcoming tour this fall and winter</a>, where they will be performing <i>Quadrophenia</i> live. For fellow New Englanders, you can catch The Who in Boston on November 16 and up in Montreal on November 20. They take another swing through New England in 2013, playing Manchester, NH on February 24, 2013 and Providence, RI February 26th 2013.<br /><br />There's little left to be written about <i>Quadrophenia</i> that hasn't been said before. All the great mod stuff (and <a href="http://youtu.be/bi5IsOqLOi8" target="_blank">Sting's great dancing</a>) aside, it remains a timeless story about youthful angst and exuberance, the desire to fit in with a group of like-minded people while still standing out as an individual, and about figuring out who you are. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">"<i>Look, I don't wanna be the same as everybody else. That's why I'm a Mod, see?</i>" - Jimmy</div>Eric Hauserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17503869080120540567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-53934575078552247012012-07-17T22:19:00.000-04:002012-07-17T22:19:59.666-04:00Stick Your Claws Into Some Barbacoa This Thursday in WinooskiIf you're looking for a night of music this week, we thought we'd point out a couple of local bands that may appeal to Vermodernist readers that will be playing in our very own Winooski.&nbsp; This&nbsp;Thursday, July 19th (doors at 8:30 pm, show at 9)&nbsp; <a href="http://barbacoa.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Barbacoa</a> and the <a href="http://persianclaws.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Persian Claws</a> will be playing at <a href="http://monkeyhousemusic.com/calendar/2012-7-19-barbacoa" target="_blank">The Monkey House</a>.<br /><br />Grab a dose of surf in Vermont by checking out <a href="http://barbacoa.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Barbacoa</a>.&nbsp; If you can't make it to the show, or even if you can, listen and download some <a href="http://barbacoa.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Barbacoa</a> for your next summer gathering!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://3.gvt0.com/vi/Cekzj_JrJws/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Cekzj_JrJws&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Cekzj_JrJws&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Persian-Claws/93905837120#!/pages/Persian-Claws/93905837120" target="_blank">The Persian Claws</a> who offer both style and sensational sounds will also be playing! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">﻿<iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/AmR6rEbaNwQ?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope to see you there!﻿</div>Jen LiMarzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02036014014063228490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-4920470238855031962012-06-13T16:56:00.000-04:002012-06-13T16:56:33.291-04:00Ska, Robots, and a Promise for More Posts!We're still here!&nbsp; We apologize to all our Vermodernist readers for our many-month lapse in posting, but we're back&nbsp;just in time for summer.<br /><br />To kick off summer and our rebirth of posts, we'd like to pass along some happenings that you may be interested in. <br /><br />First off, the <a href="http://www.skatalites.com/" target="_blank">Skatalites</a> are coming!&nbsp; While the lineup of this Jamaican band credited as being the founders of ska&nbsp;has changed over the years, the <a href="http://www.skatalites.com/" target="_blank">Skatalites</a> are still a force to be reckoned with and worth a night out to see.&nbsp; Here's a little "Guns of Navarone" to get you in the mood, or at least stuck in your head. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/cSJ9I-OnwR8?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br />The <a href="http://www.skatalites.com/" target="_blank">Skatalites</a> will be playing at <a href="http://www.highergroundmusic.com/event/the-skatalites" target="_blank">Higher Ground on Friday, June 22nd</a> with doors opening at 8:30.&nbsp; We'll be there and hope to see you too!<br /><br />Another event we're eager to check out is the upcoming exhibit <a href="http://shelburnemuseum.org/exhibitions/time-machines-rockets-robots-and-steampunk/" target="_blank">Time Machines: Robots, Rockets, and Steampunk</a>&nbsp;opening this Saturday June 16th and running through October 28th in the Webb Gallery at <a href="http://shelburnemuseum.org/" target="_blank">The Shelburne Museum</a>. <br /><br />According to the <a href="http://shelburnemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Shelburne Museum</a> Web site "The exhibit includes toys and textiles, decorative, graphic and fine art representing the Golden Age of sci-fi – the 1930s-1950s – as well as work by contemporary artists and designers."<br /><br />We've dug up this little gem to get you in the mood for the exhibit:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/a63i4rGZ1ts?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br />We hope your kick off summer with a bang and we look forward to putting up some more posts in the coming weeks!Jen LiMarzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02036014014063228490noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-20265102745786548372012-01-15T15:41:00.001-05:002012-01-15T16:27:20.119-05:00Retro Immersion - British StyleThe doldrums of winter are finally setting in here in northern Vermont. The holidays have come and gone, and we're having single digit temps these past few days. What better time to curl up on your couch and take in some retro television viewing?<br /><div><br /></div><div>While doing some research online for retro kitchen designs, Eric stumbled upon <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1042702/Time-Warp-Wives-Meet-women-really-live-past.html" target="_blank">this article from the Daily Mail</a> in the UK about "Time Warp Wives." It profiles three women who have basically shunned modern life and live in a different time - one in the 1930s, one in the 1940s, and another in the 1950s. The article mentioned a television series that was shown in the UK of the same name, and bits of it can be seen on YouTube:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/H2wR1VN02Ac?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/NYU889hfLas?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately we haven't been able to track down any full episodes as it is not&nbsp;available&nbsp;on demand via <a href="http://www.channel4.com/programmes/time-warp-wives/4od" target="_blank">Channel 4 in the UK</a>. But the YouTube clips themselves are worth checking out.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Of course, there's also (an unrelated) blog of the same name: <a href="http://timewarpwives.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Time Warp Wives</a>. It's a fun blog with a wealth of information on everything from home economics to retro fashion and design.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also worth checking out is <i><a href="http://youtu.be/PYfQflgmiZA" target="_blank">The 1940s House</a></i>&nbsp;- a reality show produced by Channel 4 and also shown on PBS here in the USA. A modern British family was selected to live as a typical middle class family during the Blitz in World War II. The family must deal with rationing, and as if they were actually under the constnat threat of air raids. They black out their windows nightly and even build a bomb shelter.<br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/PYfQflgmiZA?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><div><br /></div><div>The entire program is available on YouTube.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>If you're here in Vermont and getting tired of wearing fleece and boots, and are hankering for a little taste of something from a by-gone era, then dig into your closet and get into that vintage dress or three piece suit and &nbsp;<a href="http://www.vermontswings.com/Index.aspx" target="_blank">come dancing</a>! On the <a href="http://www.vermontswings.com/Dances.htm" target="_blank">second and fourth Saturday of each month</a>, Vermont Swings hosts swing dancing at the Champlain Club in Burlington. There's a beginner lesson from 8:00pm to 8:30pm and then the dancing goes till 11:00pm. The suggested donation is just $5. the next dance is on Saturday January 28th (bring clean shoes to change into once inside - they need to protect the floor from all the salt and winter grit).&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Know of any other retro events or goings-on in Vermont or the rest of New England? Drop us a line and let us know.&nbsp;</div>Eric Hauserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17503869080120540567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-36964840322302620342012-01-06T13:11:00.003-05:002012-01-06T20:31:40.661-05:00Starting 2012 Off with a Thick ShakeHappy New Year!&nbsp; One of our chief resolutions is to post more regularly in 2012.&nbsp; <br /><br />To kick it off, we wanted to post an announcement about an upcoming show at <a href="http://monkeyhousemusic.com/" target="_blank">The Monkey House</a> in Winooski, Vermont that we're looking forward to checking out.&nbsp; <a href="http://thickshakes.net/" target="_blank">Thick Shakes</a> will be performing on&nbsp;<a href="http://monkeyhousemusic.com/calendar/2012-1-15-thick-shakes" target="_blank">Sunday January 15th at 9pm</a>.&nbsp; <br /><br />Here's a little preview of their style:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/aSUot4ELfs4?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While we've never heard them play before, any band that has an organ can't be all that bad!&nbsp;&nbsp;Hope to see you there!</div>Jen LiMarzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02036014014063228490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-79199769556209082162011-11-05T11:45:00.001-04:002011-11-13T14:39:16.074-05:00Retrovore-Localphile: Vermodernist Holiday Shopping IdeasIt's hard to believe that the holiday shopping season is nearly upon us. With the economy in the toilet, we want to do what we can to support artists, craftspeople and workers here in&nbsp;New England and&nbsp;the USA in any way we can. This year, we're doing our best to try to buy the bulk of our&nbsp;gifts from vintage sellers,&nbsp;local sellers, or independent Etsy sellers.&nbsp;Here are some of&nbsp;Vermodernist's top gift retro-inspired sources and suggestions this year. <br /><br /><strong>1. </strong><a href="http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/"><strong>The Vermont Country Store:</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong> Since 1945 the Vermont Country store has been locally owned and operated by the Orton family.&nbsp; With physical locations in Weston and Rockingham, Vermont, as well as a robust online business, you can find many New England, local, and made in the USA treasures for the holidays. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MrJYJZTgsYA/TrcosDITUcI/AAAAAAAASPo/HGtn5TnNVA4/s1600/footy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MrJYJZTgsYA/TrcosDITUcI/AAAAAAAASPo/HGtn5TnNVA4/s200/footy.jpg" width="109" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-abq5PB70GM8/Trcovj2_r1I/AAAAAAAASPw/IUgi8erWSng/s1600/tumbler.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-abq5PB70GM8/Trcovj2_r1I/AAAAAAAASPw/IUgi8erWSng/s200/tumbler.jpg" width="109" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Y3-_CpDxsc/Trcom26SJDI/AAAAAAAASPg/mp5YdLIzM2I/s1600/Ovaltine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Y3-_CpDxsc/Trcom26SJDI/AAAAAAAASPg/mp5YdLIzM2I/s200/Ovaltine.jpg" width="109" /></a></div><br />There you can&nbsp;prepare for Christmas morning by purchasing some<a href="http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/store/jump/productDetail/Sleepwear/Men&amp;aposs_Sleepwear/Pajamas/Men&amp;aposs_Two-Piece_Footed_Pajamas/47717"> flannel footy pajamas</a> and even buying some <a href="http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/store/jump/productDetail/Catalog/Food_&amp;_Candy/Beverages/Ovaltine/19559">Ovaltine </a>to leave out for Santa in your <a href="http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/store/jump/productDetail/For_The_Home/Kitchen_&amp;_Dining/Drinkware/ThermoServ_Tumbler/59740">cherry printed ThermoServ tumblers</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a class="product-image" href="http://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/chocolate-month-clubs.html" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" title="Chocolate Lovers Club - 9-month"><strong><img alt="Chocolate Lovers Club - 9-month" height="209" src="http://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/209x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/c/l/club-choc-lovers-9mo_350x350.jpg" width="209" /></strong></a><strong>2. ...Of the Month Club:</strong> No we're not talking fruitcakes here, but nothing is more retro than an "of the month club" gift.&nbsp; It's the gift that keeps on giving far after the rest have been returned and it gives the recipient something to look forward to and thank you for far after late December. <br /><br />One of our local favorites is Vermont's own <a href="http://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/assortments/chocolate-of-the-month-clubs/">Lake Champlain Chocolates, Chocolate of the month club</a>.&nbsp; Available at a variety of price points for different monthly durations this is a surefire hit for the chocolate afficienado in your life. $90 and up.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.vermontbrowniecompany.com/brownie-of-the-month.html">Vermont Brownie Company</a> also offers a delicious of the month club gift option.&nbsp; If you haven't tasted their wares you are missing out! $84 and up.<br /><br /><strong>3. </strong><a href="http://www.vermontteddybear.com/Default.aspx?bhcp=1"><strong>Vermont Teddy Bear Company</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Instead of getting the little ones in your life yet another plastic future addition to the landfill, why not get them something made in Vermont that is both cuddly and teaches them from an early age the finer points of style. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.vermontteddybear.com/SellGroup/Mamas-Boy.aspx" id="ctl00_MainContent_UcC2CategorySellGroups1_dlSellGroups_ctl00_lnkSellGroupImage"><img alt="15&quot; Mama's Boy" id="ctl00_MainContent_UcC2CategorySellGroups1_dlSellGroups_ctl00_sellGroupImage" src="http://vermontteddy.http.internapcdn.net/vermontteddy/Images/ProductImages/175/KK0015471H_175_20090417.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; height: 175px; width: 175px;" /></a><a href="http://www.vermontteddybear.com/SellGroup/Playboy-Bear.aspx" id="ctl00_MainContent_UcC2CategorySellGroups1_dlSellGroups_ctl09_lnkSellGroupImage"><img alt="15&quot; Playboy Bear" id="ctl00_MainContent_UcC2CategorySellGroups1_dlSellGroups_ctl09_sellGroupImage" src="http://vermontteddy.http.internapcdn.net/vermontteddy/Images/ProductImages/175/KK0015681H_175_20100108.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; height: 175px; width: 175px;" /></a><a href="http://www.vermontteddybear.com/SellGroup/Accountant-Bear.aspx" id="ctl00_MainContent_UcC2CategorySellGroups1_dlSellGroups_ctl31_lnkSellGroupImage"><img alt="15&quot; Accountant Bear" id="ctl00_MainContent_UcC2CategorySellGroups1_dlSellGroups_ctl31_sellGroupImage" src="http://vermontteddy.http.internapcdn.net/vermontteddy/Images/ProductImages/175/KK15219H_175.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; height: 175px; width: 175px;" /></a><br /><div class="ProductImageDescr">While they have different names under the theme and occupation sections of the site, we like to refer to these as <a href="http://www.vermontteddybear.com/SellGroup/Mamas-Boy.aspx?bhcp=1" target="_blank">rockabilly bear</a>, <a href="http://www.vermontteddybear.com/SellGroup/Playboy-Bear.aspx">cocktail party host bear</a>, and <a href="http://www.vermontteddybear.com/SellGroup/Business-Man-Bear.aspx?bhcp=1">mod tailored suit bear</a>. $80.<br /><br /></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/onehipstickerchic?ref=seller_info"><strong>4. One Hip Sticker Chic:</strong></a><strong> </strong>Sticking with the kid-gift theme, as we know that once you hit a certain age you can often find yourself in the "let's not exchange gifts, you can just buy gifts for the kids" predicament, we'd like to recommend one Quechee, Vermont-based Etsy seller.&nbsp; OneHipStickerChic's mod-inspired wall-sized decals can save your neice or nephew from parent-imposed Disney decorations or Pixar Plastic knick-knacks.<br /><br /></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TBH-QhLP9H8/TrcxzQ-nnoI/AAAAAAAASQA/qYi9RNWL5Bo/s1600/modmonkey2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TBH-QhLP9H8/TrcxzQ-nnoI/AAAAAAAASQA/qYi9RNWL5Bo/s200/modmonkey2.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-likob3VBt9E/Trcx7YFB_kI/AAAAAAAASQI/06gJOogA8J0/s1600/modmonkey3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-likob3VBt9E/Trcx7YFB_kI/AAAAAAAASQI/06gJOogA8J0/s200/modmonkey3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"></div><div class="ProductImageDescr"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In addition to getting their imagination going with some mod-monkeys, you can also teach them the importance of monogramming. $25 and up.</div><br /><strong>5.</strong>&nbsp;<b>Custom shirts and suits</b>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mkltd.com/" target="_blank">Michael Kehoe Ltd</a>.&nbsp;Go retro with how you shop and consider a custom garment. We've&nbsp;<a href="http://www.vermodernist.com/2011/03/sartorial-satisfaction-in-vermont.html" target="_blank">written</a>&nbsp;on this blog&nbsp;<a href="http://www.vermodernist.com/2011/11/little-effort-goes-long-way.html" target="_blank">before</a>&nbsp;about Michael Kehoe Ltd., a menswear shop right here in Vermont. Jen bought Eric a gift certificate for custom made to measure dress shirts last year and he absolutely loves them. And yes, they can seem a little pricey - depending on the line and fabric you choose, the price ranges from about $110 to $250 per shirt, with a minimum order of two shirts. But, it's about value. With the ability to replace the cuffs or collars for years to come&nbsp;should they need it you will have a shirt that has a lifespan far longer than that of&nbsp;any you can purchase off&nbsp;the rack.&nbsp;&nbsp; Michael Kehoe Ltd. is a locally owned business, and many of their custom made garments are made in the USA (though - full disclosure - some are made by our neighbors to the north in Canada).<br /><br /><strong>6.&nbsp;Wine</strong>. Watch an episode of <em>Mad Men</em> and you'd be hard pressed to find a scene that doesn't contain the best supporting actor "Alcohol." Right here in Vermont some very good wines are being made.&nbsp;<a href="http://shelburnevineyard.com/" target="_blank">Shelburne Vineyards</a>&nbsp;in Shelburne, Vermont has a great selection, offers fun, inexpensive wine tastings, and is locally owned and operated. They do not sell direct over the Web, but many local markets and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.burlingtonwineshop.com/" target="_blank">wine</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://burlington.vermont.dedaluswineshop.adoozle.com/MS1/" target="_blank">shops</a>&nbsp;carry their wines. $14 - $45.<br /><br /><strong>7. A Ski Trip</strong>:&nbsp; Nothing says retro family fun like a weekend of skiing.&nbsp;Help support the Vermont economy still hurting from Irene by taking a ski trip to one of the <a href="http://www.madriverglen.com/" target="_blank">many</a> <a href="http://www.skiburke.com/" target="_blank">old</a> <a href="http://www.bromley.com/" target="_blank">school</a> <a href="http://www.smuggs.com/" target="_blank">Vermont</a> <a href="http://www.stratton.com/index.htm" target="_blank">mountains</a>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cache2.artprintimages.com/p/LRG/30/3067/JSIDF00Z/art-print/ski-vermont-the-thrill-of-a-lifetime.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://cache2.artprintimages.com/p/LRG/30/3067/JSIDF00Z/art-print/ski-vermont-the-thrill-of-a-lifetime.jpg" width="150" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ijhRTT7nUyM/Trv9nxHywgI/AAAAAAAASQQ/-_GyrAJZ6MM/s1600/KillingtonTCWS0003-3301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ijhRTT7nUyM/Trv9nxHywgI/AAAAAAAASQQ/-_GyrAJZ6MM/s200/KillingtonTCWS0003-3301.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br />8. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68413246/mid-century-modern-ipadipad2-case" target="_blank"><b>Midcentury modern iPad Sleeve</b></a> - Handmade via Etsy. (You can find <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82831786/kindle-ereader-case-mod-pink-dots-fits" target="_blank">Kindle cases too</a>!). $15 - $20.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.223646174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.223646174.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strike><br /></strike></div>9. <a href="http://www.bowerylanebicycles.com/bicycles.html" target="_blank"><b>Bowery Lane Bicycles</b></a> - I know that with the temperatures dropping, especially here in Vermont, a bicycle may not be the first thing that comes to mind on your wish list. But soon enough the mercury will begin to rise and it'll be time to get out and start cycling again. Bowery Lane Bicycles are made in New York City. As their web site notes, "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, times; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Ninety-nine percent of bikes sold in the US are not made in America. We are a part of the 1%. Our bicycles are welded, painted, assembled, packed and shipped in New York City. No big assembly lines, no mass production, no robots. Human hands. American Hands. Our bikes are made with pride by a family owned and operated company that has been making bicycles since 1891." Starting at $595.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, times; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br /><strike> </strike></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bowerylanebicycles.com/images/bikes/broncks_black_300px.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strike><img border="0" src="http://www.bowerylanebicycles.com/images/bikes/broncks_black_300px.png" /></strike></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, times; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br /><strike> </strike></span><br /><strike><br /></strike><br />Bonus ideas:<br /><ul><li>Handmade in the USA - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NordicAffair?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">vintage style women's hats</a> by Agneta Persson</li><li><a href="http://www.razorsbarbershop.com/" target="_blank">Hot towel shave</a> at a traditional barber shop (this one's in Boston, but barber shops that still do this can be found almost anywhere).</li><li>Gift certificate at your favorite <a href="http://www.magnoliabistro.com/" target="_blank">locally-owned restaurant</a></li><li>A cool vintage or antique piece for your home from a <a href="http://www.anjouvt.com/" target="_blank">local antique shop</a></li><li>A <a href="http://www.alejandraramos.com/p/recreational-cooking-classes-one-day.html" target="_blank">cooking class</a> by an independent chef (our friend <a href="http://www.alejandraramos.com/p/about-alejandra.html" target="_blank">Alejandra</a>&nbsp;is a wonderful chef and does really fun, kitschy classes like her <a href="http://www.alejandraramos.com/p/recreational-cooking-classes-one-day.html#retro" target="_blank">Retro Cooking: 1960s Dinner Party Class</a> - hurry and sign up - it's November 19 in NYC!)</li><li><a href="http://www.localwineevents.com/events/listing/vt/411/northern-vermont-wine" target="_blank">Wine</a> or <a href="http://www.murrayscheese.com/events_main.asp" target="_blank">cheese tasting</a> class</li><li>Handmade soaps and other bath and body products for men and women by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleBatch" target="_blank">Etsy seller Little Batch</a>.&nbsp;We've bought and been extremely pleased with her bar soaps and facial toner. She adds new scents all the time and these items make great gifts.&nbsp;All products are cruelty-free and not animal tested, made with sustainably harvested ingredients and packed in reusable and recycled and/or recyclable packaging.</li><li>A pair of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80940997/vintage-1950s-60s-hornrimmed-glasses" target="_blank">vintage</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83115660/vintage-1960s-cateye-frames-simple" target="_blank">made in the USA</a>, eyeglass frames from <a href="http://jenericvintage.com/">jenericVintage.com</a>! (Sorry, we couldn't help ourselves)</li></ul><div>Any other vintage or retro inspired gift ideas? Leave 'em in the comments!&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy shopping!</div><div><br /></div>Eric Hauserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17503869080120540567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-8140592076935732102011-11-04T18:00:00.000-04:002011-11-04T18:32:07.936-04:00A Little Effort Goes a Long WayLet us start off by saying that the Vermodernists are in no way perfect when it comes to fashion. Despite most people's best efforts, there are always going to be certain mornings when it's simply easier to throw on something without much thought - a ratty pair of jeans and t-shirt, for example. Or when it's -10 degrees F outside in the dead of winter and function <b>must </b>come before fashion. But the important thing is, more often than not, we at least try. Do we always succeed? No. But we try. If we're meeting for dinner in "the city" (Burlington, that is) after work on a Friday we each try to step up our outfits a bit. This doesn't mean going to extremes - it means dressing like a grownup. We don't necessarily don suits, ties, or party dresses (usually). To be honest we've found that if you simply leave the house and look presentable for a dining establishment where one does not order at a counter, you're already ahead of the game. Call us old fashioned, but we really don't think it's appropriate for men to wear shorts or for women to wear leggings as pants to a mid- to higher end restaurant for dinner. Plenty of men and women in Vermont do - we see them all the time. But, we digress.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Since most of us (the Vermodernists included) can use a bit of help in the style area, we thought we would just go through some observations and make suggestions as to how a lady or gentleman might have improved her or his look to look more professional, appropriate, interesting, creative, and fun.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>#1: Suit <i>Sans</i>&nbsp;Tie - A Missed Opportunity</b></div><div>Eric needs to attend the occasional conference for work. Since he works in the green energy field these conferences are often attended by people who think that dressing up/business casual means breaking out the &nbsp;<i>black</i>&nbsp;jeans. But there are always a few guys who will wear a proper suit with a pressed dress shirt - and no tie. Most likely they are trying to go for the "dressed down president" look - like when the president gets out there and rolls up his sleeves, <i>sans</i>&nbsp;necktie, and gives a speech to some labor union. But we feel that that look generally backfires. It's a missed opportunity. The guy went to the trouble of putting on a suit and a nice shirt - and then missed an opportunity to make it interesting with a colorful necktie or a pocket square. The necktie and pocket square are often the only ways men have to express their style if they wear a suit every day. Without a tie, a man looks like a grey blob - drab and uninteresting. If you're going to wear fleece and jeans, so be it. But if you go to the effort of wearing a suit, take it one more step and add an interesting tie. It's easy!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>#2: Sportswear Daily</b></div><div>Vermont is an absolutely wonderful place to enjoy the great outdoors, no matter the season. Hiking, cycling, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, oh my. And that's great! It's one of the reasons we moved up here from NYC - so we could cruise around on our bikes with slightly less fear of death from traffic. What we've noticed though, is that people tend to wear basically the same performance clothing to work, restaurants, and events as they do whilst cycling or hiking. A walk down Church Street on a busy fall Saturday evening reveals more performance fabric than the Tour de France and Boston Marathon combined. Now, there are definitely some days when due to crazy Vermont weather, you simply need to wear Gore Tex to get around. But those extreme days are fairly few (knock wood). So this winter, instead of throwing on that North Face jacket that you might ski in, guys, try going with a fitted pea coat (about $200, <a href="http://shop.vtarmynavy.com/pea-coats-c54.aspx">available locally at the Barre Army Navy Store</a>, and made in the USA). And in milder weather instead of just throwing on a hoody, try a <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=876504&amp;locale=en_US&amp;kwid=1&amp;sem=false&amp;sdReferer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bananarepublic.com%2Fproducts%2Fmens-cardigan-sweaters.jsp" target="_blank">shawl cardigan</a> or a <a href="http://warriorclothing.org/uk/shop/index.php?cPath=74&amp;myosCsid=d5b35c77f1d2dc6de8c4c866b1382041&amp;gclid=CIzk37LXlqwCFUGo4AodWycwOg" target="_blank">Harrington jacket</a>. And ladies, instead of a sleeping bag coat, for those days that are not super cold&nbsp;why not try a fitted pea coat or black trench? Whatever you do, make sure it fits well. All too often people wear gigantic coats two sizes too large, and while this might feel "comfortable" it tends to end up looking sloppy and has the effect of making you look overweight.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>#3: It's a Clog Clog Clog Clog World</b></div><div>Clogs are everywhere! Somehow, like a virus that lives deep in the jungle and one day makes the jump from animals to humans, clogs somehow made the jump from kitchen staff and waiters to the general population. We get it - clogs are comfortable and easy to wear. You just slide them on and you're ready to go. But they have become so ubiquitous and cliche, so overdone - it's time to move on, or at least branch out. Not only are they the norm among many women in Vermont, but they have even made the leap to men's footwear - <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=man+clogs&amp;num=50&amp;hl=en&amp;safe=off&amp;prmd=imvns&amp;source=univ&amp;tbm=shop&amp;tbo=u&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=8o2wTsmREaLt0gGc5KzAAQ&amp;ved=0CK8BEK0E&amp;biw=1600&amp;bih=775" target="_blank">man clogs</a>! With a whole universe of interesting shoes to choose from, try branching out a little bit more and moving away from clogs. They do serve a purpose - to take the dog for a quick walk or to pop out for a quick coffee on a lazy Sunday. But for going out at night, and for going to work - try something new. For men, there are plenty of great choices:<br /><br /><b>Clark's desert boots</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a2.zassets.com/images/z/1/1/6/11630-p-DETAILED.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://a2.zassets.com/images/z/1/1/6/11630-p-DETAILED.jpg" /></a></div><br />Still a bit rugged, desert boots offer a slightly dressed up look compared to a pair of hiking boots for when it's wet outside. Clark's have been making these for decades, and they are a timeless classic that will never go out of style.<br /><br /><b>Cordovan brogues</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.loake.co.uk/Shop/FileResources/Images/Products/main/BRODK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="http://www.loake.co.uk/Shop/FileResources/Images/Products/main/BRODK.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theshoemart.com/mas_assets/full/ALD/97894.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.theshoemart.com/mas_assets/full/ALD/97894.jpg" /></a></div><br />Brogues, or wingtips, can be worn to dress up dark jeans, and still look quite smart with a suit and tie. The detail of the wingtip pattern provides a visual interest which makes your whole outfit look more interesting, and the cordovan/brown shade are slightly dressed down compared to black.&nbsp;Pictured above are a pair by <a href="http://www.loake.co.uk/Shop/Products.aspx?Catalog=Loake+Catalog+USD&amp;ProductID=BRO%28Loake+Catalog%29" target="_blank">Loake Shoemakers of England</a> and a pair by <a href="http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens_long_wing_blucher_shell_cordovan_cigar_shell/pvc-ald-mxsdlw-97894_ald_m_long_wing_blucher_shell_cordovan.html" target="_blank">Alden</a>, which are made in the USA. Granted, they are not cheap. But think about value - the quality of these shoes is on another level compared to most shoes that are bought for under $100 (and tend to last for about 3-5 years before they are discarded). Properly cared for, a pair of Loakes or Aldens will last decades, and can be resoled multiple times. That's not just a good value, that's good for the environment.<br /><br /><b>Doc Martens</b><br />Enough already said <a href="http://www.vermodernist.com/2011/04/dr-martens-for-life.html">here</a>&nbsp;on our love for Docs. Comfortable, versatile, cool. Get some.<br /><br />For the women, eschew the clogs and&nbsp;invest in&nbsp;something equally as comfortable as a clog, but with a bit of style. Who hasn't lusted over a pricey yet fabulous pair of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w[]=gender:women&amp;w[]=attribute:Shoe">Fluevogs? </a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w%5B0%5D=gender%3Awomen&amp;w%5B1%5D=attribute%3AShoe&amp;pp=3&amp;view=detail&amp;p=34&amp;colourID=2933" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bvr4hR0lMHI/Tq9LdNe0s5I/AAAAAAAASPQ/d5RFU2Z7xQ8/s320/zoom.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d1e_XEtsMdw/Tq9Nc-WIckI/AAAAAAAASPY/pHogW91iFTI/s1600/zoom1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d1e_XEtsMdw/Tq9Nc-WIckI/AAAAAAAASPY/pHogW91iFTI/s320/zoom1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><b>#4: Jeans: Go Dark</b></div><div>We've all seen them - those "moms [or dads] on the go" with a gigantic Starbucks super Grande Venti triple caf in one hand and pushing a double stroller with the other. Sadly, a lot of times the demands of parenthood make it so parents stop paying as much attention to themselves as they used to when they were child-free, and they throw all their energy into their children. And many times, this results in the wearing of the <a href="https://www.google.com/search?um=1&amp;hl=en&amp;safe=off&amp;biw=1600&amp;bih=775&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sa=1&amp;q=mom+jeans&amp;oq=mom+jeans&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=g8g-m2&amp;aql=1&amp;gs_sm=e&amp;gs_upl=343l3139l0l3252l13l11l2l0l0l0l234l1301l0.5.2l7l0" target="_blank">dreaded "mom jean</a>." You know what we're talking about - those shapeless, light-colored high-waisted blue jeans that should be&nbsp;relegated&nbsp;to the dustbin of bad fashion history along with 8 Ball jackets and acid wash denim. And despite the jeans' moniker, men are just as guilty. Please - eschew those light, shapeless blob jeans and opt for a darker jean - a darker wash is more slimming, modern (yet classic), and offers a more versatile, neat look.<br /><br /><br /></div><div><b>#5: "If you don't have fit, you don't have style" - Clinton Kelly</b></div><div>Vermont is repeatedly rated one of the most fit/most healthy places in the country, but you wouldn't know it by looking at its inhabitants. That's because many people often wear clothes that are too big.&nbsp;If you've just run that marathon or spent your day snowboarding, show off the fact that you don't look like you topped your day off with a supersized Whopper!&nbsp; Even if you aren't the next Olympic athlete and&nbsp;prefer to spend your afternoon with a&nbsp;pint of porter and a&nbsp;pretzel, wearing clothes that fit (not to be confused with clothes that are too tight) makes you look much better than wearing something Mrs. Roper would wear. <br /><br />The original mods of the 1960s were known for being obsessed with fashion down to the smallest, most minute detail. They would spend unspeakable sums of money on clothes only to move on to the next fad or trend the next week or month. Despite our love of many of the original mod stylings, following in their footsteps in that manner is not what we're advocating here. It's more about slowly building a wardrobe built on some classics that will allow you to not only look like a grownup, but will communicate your personality and character to those around you. <br /><br />Again, we are <i>far</i>&nbsp;from perfect, and we're not trying to judge. We just think that the world would be a more interesting place if more people took more care with the way they presented themselves. It's fun! And it doesn't have to cost a lot of money - just ask Giuseppe over at <a href="http://anaffordablewardrobe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">An Affordable Wardrobe</a>. He recently posted this:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/VlJrwbM6dtY?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br />Art Blakey playing some amazing drums in a nice suit and tie in 1965. Look how cool he looks! If he can play drums wearing that, surely you can manage a tie once in a while! So throw caution to the wind - put on that bow tie that's been sitting in your drawer for years. Wear that really cool but slightly offbeat vintage dress you snapped up for $25. Leave the clogs, fleece, and sweatpants at home, and wear something that makes you look like a grownup - not a 40 year old man-child!<br /><br />We'll leave you with a couple of quotes:<br /><br /><span class="body" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10pt;">"Create your own visual style ... let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others."</span><br /><span class="body" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10pt;">-- Orson Welles</span><br /><br /><span class="body" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10pt;">"Dressing well ... involves small acts of daily courage."</span><br /><span class="body" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10pt;">-- Alan Flusser</span><br /><br /><span class="body" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10pt;">-------------</span><br /><br /><span class="body" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10pt;">A couple local resources (<a href="http://www.vermodernist.com/2011/03/sartorial-satisfaction-in-vermont.html" target="_blank">echoed from an earlier post</a>) for some classics:</span><br /><br /><span class="body" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.mkltd.com/" target="_blank">Michael Kehoe Ltd</a>. - Great, local menswear shop on Church Street in Burlington. Incredible service, stocks some great classic items and specializes in custom shirts and suits.</span><br /><br /><span class="body" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10pt;">Banana Republic - I know, they are a chain, and most of their stuff is made in Asia. That being said, the quality of their stuff is generally very good, and they do offer some nice, classic, versatile items that you can use in your wardrobe. Get on their email list and you'll never have to pay full price - we get 20-40% off coupons almost weekly.</span><br /><br /><span class="body" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10pt;">Urban Outfitters - Again, another chain, but they too have some interesting stuff every now and again. Guys can find some really interesting trousers and ladies can pick up some great basics and accessories. </span><br /><span class="body" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div></div>Eric Hauserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17503869080120540567noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-84270108495144438442011-11-01T21:54:00.000-04:002011-11-01T21:54:36.329-04:00Tiki-lite: A Hidden Gem in WinooskiNothing says "retro" like a fantastic Polynesian restaurant or a Tiki bar.&nbsp; We at Vermodernist have sampled many a Blue Hawaii at Tiki bars from <a href="http://ottosshrunkenhead.com/">Otto's Shrunken Head in New York,</a> to <a href="http://www.hulastiki.com/mry_video.htm">Hula's in Monteray California</a>,&nbsp;from <a href="http://kontikitucson.com/">Kon Tiki in Tucson</a>, to the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tongaroom.com/">Tonga Room in San Francisco</a>. Few of these establishments are renowned for their cuisine, but all are noted for their fantastic kitsch and creative cocktails. <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.socketsite.com/Tonga%20Room.jpg" /></div><br />As winter approaches in Vermont, folks are more apt to grab a microbrew than an umbrella drink.&nbsp;However, don't overlook a place right here in "Burlington's Brooklyn" for a night that can serve up both kitschy favorites and kitchen delights.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pekingduckhousevt.com/home/">The Peking Duck House in Winooski</a> is housed in the "Old Mill" building that housed immigrant Woolen Mill workers in the mid-1800s. The interior features oak and mahogany paneling with a fantastic Asian touches. <br /><br />The restaurant serves up classic <a href="http://www.pekingduckhousevt.com/onlinemenu/">Chinese-American food</a> along with some&nbsp;recent <a href="http://www.pekingduckhousevt.com/onlinemenu/">Thai and Korean dishes</a>&nbsp;added to the menu.&nbsp; We have long been fans of <a href="http://www.pekingduckhousevt.com/onlinemenu/item.nhtml?profile=onlinemenu&amp;UID=126">Bibimbap</a> and are ridiculously thrilled that we can now find it in our own neighborhood and&nbsp;that it tastes just as wonderful as when we've had it other places around the globe.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.point-bar.net/web_images/singapore_sling.jpg" /></div>The drinks are where the kitsch factor truly comes in as you can get a <a href="http://www.pekingduckhousevt.com/banquetmenudrinks/">Singapore Sling, Blue Hawaii, a Zombie or even a Scorpion Bowl</a> (beware). <br /><br />So go on and put a flower in your hair, Hawaiian shirt under your parka, and umbrella in your drink.&nbsp; A frosty concoction may be just the thing to warm you up in the dead of winter.<br /><br />Service is great, space is plentiful, and disappointment has never been an issue.Jen LiMarzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02036014014063228490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776981087677301123.post-30802713841816446042011-10-04T20:51:00.000-04:002011-10-04T20:51:15.959-04:00NYC SKA Legends The Toasters Coming to Vermont!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7xXnvVSfgHU/ToumeEUMeDI/AAAAAAAAIag/TKVVVziIKD0/s1600/toasters_nyc-ska_b-up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7xXnvVSfgHU/ToumeEUMeDI/AAAAAAAAIag/TKVVVziIKD0/s320/toasters_nyc-ska_b-up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Attention ska fans! The venerable NYC SKA band <a href="http://www.toasters.org/">The Toasters</a> will be making a stop here in our fair state on Sunday October 16th as part of their 30th anniversary tour! They will be&nbsp;<a href="http://www.clubmetronome.com/proddir/prod/131/1967">playing at Club Metronome</a> in Burlington with the local ska band&nbsp;<a href="http://www.myspace.com/husbandsmusic">Husbands AKA</a>&nbsp;for the bargain price of $10.<br /><br />A quick look at the Toasters' <a href="http://www.toasters.org/shows/2011">tour schedule for 2011</a>&nbsp;illustrates that 30 years on, these guys are not letting up. It's been a busy year for the Toasters. On the road and playing shows every month this year, April saw them play every single day of the month without a day off, and they've been all around the world playing shows in Europe, Mexico, and in South America.<br /><br />One of my favorites - "Weekend in L.A.":<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/532JxueJH38?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br />Put on your suits and skinny ties - see you at the show.Eric Hauserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17503869080120540567noreply@blogger.com0